PHILADELPHIA – State Rep. Martina White (R-170) today released a statement on the protest held outside the home of Philadelphia Police Officer Ryan Pownall in reaction to the shooting incident of David Jones that is currently under investigation:

HARRISBURG--Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia) is inviting families from across Northeast Philadelphia to join her for a day of fun and information. Her third annual Kids Fest will feature free food, games, inflatables and other activities. It will also gather together representatives from city and state government to showcase programs and services available for issues impacting children.

HARRISBURG—Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia) sent a letter to urge Gov. Tom Wolf to sign House Bill 27 when it passes the Senate. White’s bill would temporarily withhold the identifications of police officers involved in a shooting until investigation into the incident concludes.

HARRISBURG—Legislation sponsored by Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia) to protect police officers and their families when the officer is involved in a discharge of his or her firearm or other use of force has passed the House.

HARRISBURG—Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia) today urged Mayor Jim Kenney to follow the advice of City Council President Darrell Clarke and abandon his hard line position on sanctuary cities that protect the most violent criminals in the United States illegally.

HARRISBURG -- Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia) was sworn in today to serve the people of the 170th District in Northeast Philadelphia. She is serving her first full term after winning a special election in 2015.

HARRISBURG-- Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia) joined Verizon to present checks to the scholarship programs at three local schools, including Archbishop Ryan High School, MaST Community Charter School, and Calvary Christian Academy.

HARRISBURG—Rep. Martina White (R-170) vowed to reintroduce legislation to protect police officers and their families when the officer is involved in a discharge of his or her firearm or other use of force after the bill was vetoed by Gov. Tom Wolf today.